Paper, Ink, Scissors, & Stamps

Gears to You ... a 15 Minute Project

noreply@blogger.com (Deb Neerman) — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:30:00 +0000

It's the return of the Dreaded ~~15 Minute~~ Man Card!

Today's card project was created using manly elements, a bit of distressing, and lots of Tim Holtz goodness!

I die-cut the gears from scrap chipboard and added color using Adirondack Dabbers in Juniper, Silver, Gold, and Copper. A few stickers, some sprockets, a game spinner, a typewriter key word and finis ... easy-peasy and ready to serve in just 15 Minutes!

For the complete list of product info, check out the Card Recipe, below.

Sooooooooo, Reid-the-Wild-Child (remember him!?!) called me yesterday ... because he does that ... and had a question:

"Auntie, I was at Church on Sunday and in Father Paul's sermon he said 'Without Jesus we are but dust ...'.

"Umm, okay?"

"Well, here's my question: what is butt dust?"

Hey! I have a question ... why do I always get these questions?!?

Thanks so much for spending part of your busy day with me ... have a very crafty weekend!

~Hugs,

Today's Challenges:

ATCs and Cards With Attitude: Anything Goes
Charisma Cardz Challenge: Vintage
Craft Us Crazy: Anything Goes
Crafty Sentiments Designs: Punches and/or Dies
Drunken Stampers: Something New (Gear Die)
Just Inspirational: Steampunk
Make It Monday: Anything Goes
Stampin' for the Weekend: Embossing
Sentimental Sundays: Dry Embossing

Card Recipe:

Card Stock: Kraft Card Stock by PTI; Tim Holtz "Nostalgic" Kraft-Core Card Stock by Core'dinations
Other Paper: Scrap Chipboard
Stamps: None
Ink: "Gathered Twigs" and "Walnut Stain" Distress Inks by Tim Holtz
Other Color Medium: Adirondack Acrylic Paint Dabbers in Copper, Gold, Juniper, and Silver by Ranger
Accessories: Salvaged Stickers, Lost & Found Collection, by Tim Holtz; Adage Tickets by Tim Holtz; Game Spinner and Sprocket Gears by Tim Holtz; Typewriter Key Word by K&Company
Tools: Die-Cut Machine; "Steampunk" Bigz Die by Tim Holtz; "Regal Flourishes" Texture Fade Embossing Folder by Tim Holtz; Sanding Block by Tim Holtz; Tiny Attacher Tool by Tim Holtz; Ink Blending Tool by Tim Holtz
Finished Size: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

We're Cracking Up Over Here ...

noreply@blogger.com (Deb Neerman) — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:07:00 +0000

Happy Tuesday, Monday Grungers!

Today's card project was created for Studio L3's Grungy Monday challenge, 'We're Cracking Up Over Here.' For this week's challenge, we are using Tim's Crackle Resist technique ... a cracklin' good time!

For all of the challenging deets, visit Studio L3, HERE. And if you'd like to find out more about this uber-cool technique, you can watch Tim's instructional video HERE.

For a complete list of the products I used in this project, check out the Card Recipe, below.

Sooooooooo, this past weekend Sheila and I teamed up to do some hard-core, holy trinity power shopping: AC Moore, JoAnn Fabric, and Michaels.

At Mike's, we split up ... I headed left to the stamping/scrappin' section, she to the right to the ... other stuff. As we divided to conquer, I asked her to check and see if there was any Plaid acrylic paint on sale.

Forty-five minutes later, we reconnoitered in the Clearance aisle:

"Oh, hey, did you happen to notice if the Plaid paints were on sale?" I asked.

"Oh, that, are you kiddin' me?!? I got down on my hands and knees and literally crawled through that section and I didn't see even one bottle of Plaid paint!" Sheila answered.

"Really? There's usually tons of it."

"Don't ask me; I saw every color under the rainbow but no plaid."

Give it a minute ... it'll grow on ya.

Thanks so much for spending part of your busy day with me!

~Hugs,

Today's Challenges:

Card Makin' Mamas: Something Old (Patterned Paper)
Craft Your Days Away: Distressing
Crazy for Challenges: Lots of Layers & Embellies
Do You Stack Up Challenge: Ribbon
Fashionable Stamping Challenge: Make It a Guy Thing
Gingersnap Creations Spicy Supply: Ribbon
Grungy Monday No. 34: Tim Holtz's Crackle Resist Technique
Hot Shot Craft Blog: Flowers
Paper Crafting Journey: Floral
Pile It On: Just Because
Victorine Originals: Anything Goes

Card Recipe:

Card Stock: "Spring Moss" by PTI; "Bermuda Bay" by Stampin' Up; Glossy Card Stock by Ranger
Designer Paper: "Autumn Meadow" Collection (Retired) by Stampin' Up
Other Paper: #8 Manila Tag; Chipboard; "Terminology" Tissue Wrap by Tim Holtz
Stamps: Sentiment from "The Journey" Set by Stampers Anonymous; Pen Nib, Unknown
Ink: Archival Ink by Ranger; "Peeled Paint," "Broken China," "Mustard Seed," and "Gathered Twigs" Distress Inks by Tim Holtz
Alcohol Ink: "Bottle," "Sailboat Blue," and "Citrus" Alcohol Inks by Ranger
Other Color Medium: "Peeled Paint" Crackle Paint by Tim Holtz; "Jazz Blue" Glimmer Mist by Tattered Angels
Accessories: Swivel Clasp, Fragment Charm, Tassle, Jump Rings, and Long Brads by Tim Holtz; Photo Corners and Paper Fastener Clips by 7gypsies; Seam Binding by Snug Hug
Tools: Die-Cut Machine; "Iron Fence" Die by Tim Holtz; Glossy Accents by Ranger; Blending Tool and Foam Pads by Tim Holtz
Finished Size: 4 1/4 x 5 1/2

Steampunk Paper Bag Card ...

noreply@blogger.com (Deb Neerman) — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:53:00 +0000

TGIF, crafty stampers!

Today's vintage-stampy project is a Steampunk-style paper bag card! I used a variety of Tim Holtz Ideology products in this project, a vintage Bingo card, heavily distressed shipping tags, a vintage French vocabulary card, a vintage slide mount loaded with crusty goodness, an old rusty key, and last-but-not-least, rubber stamped images. So much fun to create!

Here's a peek at the interior of the card:

And the back cover:

This card is entered in Lisa Somerville's Blogger's Challenge "Texture It" challenge. A distressed Kraft glassine flower, chunky patina, rusty goodness, and dry embossing created lots of texture.

I'm also entering the card in Gingersnap Creations Random Redhead "Favorite Designer Paper" challenge. The paper used throughout here is from Stampin' Up's retired "Autumn Meadows" collection ... in my opinion, one of the best vintage/distressed collections ever sold by Stampin' Up. Yes, I have a second, unopened pack of this collection ... which, by law, shall be hoarded until the end of time.

For a complete list of product used here, please refer to the Card Recipe, below.

Thanks so much for spending part of your busy day with me ... hope you have a very crafty weekend!

~Hugs,

Challenges:

Crafty Bloggers Network: Distressing
Gingersnap Creations Random Redhead Challenge: Favorite DP
Inspire Me Fridays: Anything Goes
Lisa Somerville's Blogger Challenge: Texture It
Simon Says Stamp: Anything Goes
Sunday Stamper: My Eyes Adored You
The Artistic Stamper: Vintage
The Order of the Opus Gluei: Take a Picture (Image in Slide Mount)
The Stamp Man Challenge: Embellish It

Card Recipe:

Card Stock: "Early Espresso" Card Stock by Stampin' Up; Kraft Card Stock by PTI; Kraft-Core Card Stock by Tim Holtz for Core'dinations; Kraft Glassine Paper by Tim Holtz; Paper Bag by Uline
Designer Paper: "Autumn Meadow" Collection (Retired) by Stampin' Up
Stamps: 'Journey' Ticket by Limited Edition; 'Curious Possiblility' Set by Tim Holtz; All Other Rubber Stamps are Unknown (Unmounted)
Ink: "Early Espresso" Die Ink by Stampin' Up; "Gathered Twigs" Seasonal Distress Ink by Tim Holtz; "Chestnut Roan" Fluid Chalk Ink by Clearsnap; Black Archival Ink by Ranger
Other Color Medium: Acrylic Paint by Ranger
Accessories: Distressed Shipping Tags; Prima Flowers; Vintage Bingo Card, Vintage Slide Mount, Vintage Photo Corners, Vintage Key, and Vintage French Vocabulary Card All From Personal Collection; Memo Pin by Tim Holtz; Antique Copper Brads and Washers by Tim Holtz; Film Ribbon by Tim Holtz; Journaling Tickets by Tim Holtz; Metal Flower by Tim Holtz
Tools: Die-Cut Machine; Steampunk 'On the Edge' Die by Tim Holtz for Sizzix; Iron Fence 'On the Edge' Die by Tim Holtz for Sizzix; Ticket Corner Punch by Stampin' Up
Finished Size: 12" x 6"

Farewell Typewriter ...

noreply@blogger.com (Deb Neerman) — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:39:00 +0000

Happy Tuesday, hoarding paper-crafters ... hope you're having a fantastical day!

Today's card project was created for the Simon Says Stamp and Show challenge. This week, the theme is "Song Title."

Lately I've been listening to hours and hours of alternative rock and have managed to get the song, "Farewell Typewriter" by The Posies, stuck in my head. I hate it when that happens. I thought using the song in a challenge would purge it from my brain ... plus I'd get to use my vintage typewriter stamp ... which is nearly identical to MY vintage typewriter. Well, I did use the stamp but the song is still looping over and over in my head. Oh, well ...

The card also qualifies for the CAS-Fridays "Penguin Suit" Challenge, to use black and white in a card. For a complete list of challenges, lookie below.

Finally, I'm entering this card into Lisa Somerville's Bloggers Challenge, "Elements of Time."

For all of the rockin' product info, check out the Card Recipe, below.

Thanks so much for spending part of your busy day with me ... you rock!

~Hugs,

Challenges:

CAS-Fridays Penguin Suit: Black and White
Charisma Cardz: Clean and Simple
Lisa Somerville's Bloggers Challenge: Elements of Time
Simon Says Stamp and Show: "Farewell Typewriter" by The Posies

Card Recipe:

Card Stock: PTI
Stamps: Vintage Typewriter by Club Scrap; Sentiment by Artistic Outpost
Ink: Archival Ink by Ranger
Accessories: Clock Face by Maya Road; Game Spinner, Long Brad, Mini Paper Clip all by Tim Holtz; Vintage Photo Corners; Twill Alphabet Ribbon by Remember When; Patchwork Texture Fade by Tim Holtz
Tools: Dimensionals; Die-Cut Machine; Spellbinder Die
Finished Size: 5 1/2" x 4 1/4

Grungy Monday ...

noreply@blogger.com (Deb Neerman) — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 19:43:00 +0000

Hello, stampers and grungers! Long-time-no see ... where ya been?!?

Today's card project was created for Studio L3's "Grungy Monday," Episode #33.

This week my old friend, the lovely and talented Linda Ledbetter {waves} has challenged us to create a project using one of Tim Holtz's magical alcohol ink techniques. Messy and fun! Check out Tim's easy, step-by-step tutorial, HERE.

The plan was to create a Fragment ... in my favorite alcohol ink colors ... that could be added to a bead-chain to create a necklace. And that still could happen, LOL!

I used vintage pen nibs from my vast collection of old and dusty stuff to embellish the card. The neat stamps are a mystery ... both are unmounted ... sorry. But for the rest of the exciting product info, check out the card recipe, below.

Thanks so much for swingin' by! And Sheila sezs "hey." So. Hey. When I have more time, I'll tells ya a story or hundred.

~Hugs,

Card Recipe:

Card Stock: PTI Kraft; Glossy Card Stock by Ranger
Stamps: Unknown
Ink: "Early Espresso" Dye Ink by Stampin' Up; Jet Black Archival Ink, Ranger
Color Medium: "Sail Boat," "Bottle," & "Citrus" Alcohol Inks, Adirondack
Accessories: Fragment by Tim Holtz; Vintage Pen Nibs, Personal Collection; 7Gypsies Laundry Pin
Tools: Tim Holtz Blending Tool and Felt Applicator; Corner Rounder Punch; Dimensionals
Finished Size: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

A Hallowe'en Paper Bag Album

noreply@blogger.com (Deb Neerman) — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 03:29:00 +0000

Hi there, stampy-paper-crafters!

Today's (unexpected) post is just a quick peek at my most recent (today!) Halloween paper bag album. This album currently lives on eBay ... you can see it HERE. So, if you're not particularly interested in these things, feel free to look away.

Rather than bore you to tears with all of the photos of this album, I've decided to eliminate all of them except for the cover. Soooo, that ^ would be it. However, if you're interested, you can see photos of the eleven remaining pages HERE.

I've been slowly getting around to all of your blogs to say a long-overdue "hello" ... if I haven't gotten around to yours yet, it's only 'cuz I'm slow. But I'm getting there!

Thanks so much for spending part of your very busy day with me ... stay safe!

~Hugs,

A Patriotic Altered Paper Bag Album to Share!

noreply@blogger.com (Deb Neerman) — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 01:10:00 +0000

Hello stampin' paper crafters!

Today's drive-by is just a quick look at the front cover of my latest altered paper bag album. So, if you're not one of my regular buyers, feel free to look away now!

For more details and a look at the interior pages of this album, you can visit it where it currently lives: on eBay. To visit my eBay auction page, clicky HERE. PS: This item has been relisted!

Thanks for looking! Stay safe!

~Hugs,

Simply Black ...

noreply@blogger.com (Deb Neerman) — Fri, 26 Nov 2010 05:05:00 +0000

TGIF hoarding card-makers and welcome to the long holiday weekend! Hope your Thanksgiving was full of family, friends, love, and laughter ... oh, and lots of yummy turkey, too! And, since it's finally another Friday, it's time for another fun "Stamp Simply" challenge!

This week, Sharon reminds us that, "here in the U.S., "Black Friday" is the day after Thanksgiving when the holiday shopping season steps into full gear and all retailers hope to get their books out of the 'red' -- and into the 'black.' So, taking our inspiration from that -- today we will use black in our creations. Use black as one of your feature colors or merely as an accent -- or use a black ribbon or other embellishment -- whatever works for you."

I love teaming black with bright white ... these colors just "pop" when used together. My card is super-simple ... just an embossed card base and some black embellishments:

To play along in this week's challenge ... and we hope you do! ... simply create a paper project featuring the color black. Then, upload your project to your blog or online photo gallery and visit Sharon's blog, located HERE and link your project up to Mr. Linky, located HERE.

When uploading to an online gallery, such as Splitcoast Stampers, SNR, or Paper Craft Planet, please use keyword: "ssnotime167" so that we can find your project.

Need more inspiration? Don't miss the fabulous "Black Friday" projects created by the rest of the "Stamp Simply" team:

Sharon Johnson, Our Fearless Leader: No Time to Stamp?;

Barbara Anders: Paper Pursuits;

Jenny Gropp: One Krafty Kat;

Janine Orchard: 2 B Krafty;

AJ Otto: The Willow Garden;

Deb Saaranen: Dream in Color;

Barb Schram: Explore. Dream. Discover.; and our amazing Guest Designer for November,

Claudia Rose: Pretty Pressings.

If you'd like, you can check out all of the Splitcoast Stampers gallery submissions HERE.

We can't wait to see your black creations!

Thanks so much for spending part of your very busy day with me ... hope you have a fabulous weekend!

~Hugs,

Card Recipe:

Card Stock: "Basic Black" and "Whisper White" Card Stock by Stampin' Up
Accessories: Charm Clip by Tim Holtz; Vintage Black Seam Binding Tape from Stash; Typewriter Key-Style Word Tile by K&Company
Tools: Die-Cut Machine; 5" x 7" Embossing Folder by Provo Craft; Snowflake Die by Spellbinders; Corner Chomper by WRMK'ers; Stampin' Dimensionals by Stampin' Up
Finished Size: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" (Top-Folded)

Simply Well-Preserved ...

noreply@blogger.com (Deb Neerman) — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 05:05:00 +0000

TGIF hoarding card-makers and welcome to the weekend! And, since it's finally another Friday, it's time for another "Stamp Simply" challenge!

This week, Sharon asks us, "is anyone out there still canning, or freezing, or drying your summer harvest? Is anyone preparing those previously preserved goodies for Thanksgiving or Christmas gifts? Today is all about preserving our fruits of the harvest. Take this food-related theme wherever it brings you ... use food stamps, papers, or embellishments on a card, decorate a jar of canned goodies, or even wrap and decorate a chocolate bar ... we're easy! Let's just see some lovely fruits, veggies, or any type of edible in today's creations!

I have a wonderful old wood-mounted cornucopia stamp that I only get to use at this time of year. It's beautifully detailed and so much fun to color:

To play along in this week's challenge ... and we hope you do! ... simply create a paper project featuring fruits, vegetables, or any type of edible. Then, upload your project to your blog or online photo gallery and visit Sharon's blog, located HERE and link your project up to Mr. Linky, located HERE.

When uploading to an online gallery, such as Splitcoast Stampers, SNR, or Paper Craft Planet, please use keyword: "ssnotime166" so that we can find your project.

Need more inspiration? Don't miss the fabulous tag projects created by the rest of the "Stamp Simply" team:

Sharon Johnson, Our Fearless Leader: No Time to Stamp?;

Barbara Anders: Paper Pursuits;

Jenny Gropp: One Krafty Kat;

Janine Orchard: 2 B Krafty;

AJ Otto: The Willow Garden;

Deb Saaranen: Dream in Color;

Barb Schram: Explore. Dream. Discover.; and our fabulous Guest Designer for November,

Claudia Rose: Pretty Pressings.

If you'd like, you can check out all of the Splitcoast Stampers gallery submissions HERE.

We can't wait to see your delicious creation!

Thanks so much for sharing part of your very busy day with me ... hope you have a fabulous weekend!

~Hugs,

Card Recipe:

Card Stock: "Old Olive" and "Very Vanilla" Card Stock by Stampin' Up; Yellow Textured Card Stock by Bazzill Basics
Stamp: "Cornucopia" Stamp by Inkadinkado
Ink: "Basic Black" Dye Ink by Stampin' Up
Color Medium: Prismacolor Pencils
Accessories: Olive Silk Ribbon
Tools: Die-Cut Machine; Spellbinder's Rectangle Die; Odorless Mineral Spirits by Gamsol; Paper Blending Stub; Stampin' Dimensionals and SNAIL Adhesive by Stampin' Up
Finished Size: 5 1/2" x 4 1/4" (Top-Folded)

A Holiday Paper Bag Album ...

noreply@blogger.com (Deb Neerman) — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 20:50:00 +0000

Happy Stump Day hampers ... hope your work-week is flyin' by. BTW, do you know that Christmas is just 38 days away?!? Yikes!

Today's quickie post is just a look at the front cover of my latest altered paper bag album. So, if you're not one of my regular buyers, feel free to look away now.

For more details, or a look at the interior pages of this album, you can visit it where it currently lives: on eBay. To visit my eBay auction page, you can clicky HERE.

Thanks so much for spending part of your very busy day with me ... I'll be back on Friday with another fabulous "Stamp Simply" challenge; 'til then, stay safe!

~Hugs,

Thanksgiving Paper Bag Album ...

noreply@blogger.com (Deb Neerman) — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 17:00:00 +0000

Happy Stump Day hampers ... hope your week is flyin' by!

Today's quickie post is just a look at the front cover of my latest altered paper bag album. So, if you're not one of my regular buyers, feel free to look away!

For more details, or a look at the photos of the interior pages of this album, you can visit it where it currently lives: on eBay. To visit my eBay auction page, clicky HERE.

Thanks so much for spending part of your very busy day with me ... I'll be back on Friday with another fabulous "Stamp Simply" challenge; 'til then, stay safe!

~Hugs,

Tags R Fun!

noreply@blogger.com (Deb Neerman) — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 04:05:00 +0000

TGIF hoarding card-makers and welcome to the weekend! And, since it's finally another Friday, it's time for another "Stamp Simply" challenge!

This week Sharon says, "who doesn't like to make a tag or two!?! Tags are small canvases to decorate that we pass on with a gift or use to embellish a card or other project. Today we are making tags ... these could be Christmas tags or ANY tag you might need for any occasion. Whether it be a tag to hang on a bag handle or gift, or an adornment for a card or some other project, let's just have some fun today making tags!"

For my tag project, I created a holiday card embellished with a tag that could be easily removed for gift giving:

To play along in this week's challenge ... and we hope you do! ... simply create a paper project featuring a tag. Then, upload your project to your blog or online photo gallery and visit Sharon's blog, located HERE and link your project up to Mr. Linky, located HERE.

When uploading to an online gallery, such as Splitcoast Stampers, SNR, or Paper Craft Planet, please use keyword: "ssnotime164" so that we can find your project.

Need more inspiration? Don't miss the fabulous tag projects created by the rest of the "Stamp Simply" team:

Sharon Johnson, Our Fearless Leader: No Time to Stamp?;

Barbara Anders: Paper Pursuits;

Jenny Gropp: One Krafty Kat;

Janine Orchard: 2 B Krafty;

AJ Otto: The Willow Garden;

Deb Saaranen: Dream in Color;

Barb Schram: Explore. Dream. Discover.; and our fabulous Guest Designer for November,

Claudia Rose: Pretty Pressings.

If you'd like, you can see all of the Splitcoast Stampers gallery submissions HERE.

We can't wait to see your tag-a-licious creation!

Thanks so much for sharing part of your very busy day with me ... hope you have a fabulous weekend!

~Hugs,

Card Recipe:

Card Stock: "Cherry Cobbler," "Night of Navy," and "Very Vanilla" Card Stock by Stampin' Up
Designer Paper: All Designer Paper from "Mistletoe" Collection by Making Memories
Other Paper: 2 1/2" x 4 7/8" Distressed Shipping Tag
Stamps: Focal Image from "Seasonal Whimsy" Stamp Set (Retired) by Stampin' Up; Sentiment from "Season of Joy" Stamp Set by Stampin' Up
Ink: Versamark Watermark Ink by Tsukineko; "Cherry Cobbler" Dye Ink by Stampin' Up
Accessories: Zing "Denim" Embossing Powder; Baker's Twine; Ultra-Fine Crystal Snow by Stampendous; Holiday Brad by Making Memoires; Quicky Glue Pen; Twill Tape by Stampin' Up
Tools: Die-Cut Machine; Spellbinders Rectangle Die; Heat Gun; Walnut Ink Crystals; Stampin' Dimensionals and SNAIL Adhesive by Stampin' Up
Finished Size: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" (Top-Folded)

A Super Simple Christmas Card ...

noreply@blogger.com (Deb Neerman) — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 04:05:00 +0000

TGIF hoarding card-makers and welcome to the weekend! And, since it's finally another Friday, it's time for another "Stamp Simply" challenge!

This week, Sharon says: "Clean and Simple is definitely the way to go when we need to mass produce. But it's also a very refreshing and pleasing style to fall back on any time at all. Today let us truly think Clean and Simple ... SUPER SIMPLE! And let's make cards with Christmas OR winter in mind as we inspire each other with all our Clean and Simple creations!

Shut the front door! This is The. Best. Stamp. Simply. Challenge. Ever! I {♥} this challenge! Thanks so much Sharon, for combining my very favorite style and theme!

Sooooo, if super-simple is what you want, super-simple is what you get:

To play along in this week's challenge ... and we hope you do! ... simply create a SUPER CLEAN and SIMPLE card. Then, upload it to your blog or online photo gallery and visit Sharon's blog, located HERE and link your project up to Mr. Linky, located HERE.

When uploading to an online gallery, such as Splitcoast Stampers, SNR, or Paper Craft Planet, please use keyword: "ssnotime163" so that we can find your project.

Need more inspiration? Don't miss the fabulously creative projects created by the rest of the "Stamp Simply" team:

Our Fearless Leader, Sharon Johnson: No Time to Stamp?;

Barbara Anders: Paper Pursuits;

Jenny Gropp: One Krafty Kat;

Janine Orchard: 2 B Krafty;

AJ Otto: The Willow Garden;

Deb Saaranen: Dream in Color;

Barb Schram: Explore. Dream. Discover.; and our talented Guest Designer for October,

Jerri Kay Jimenez: A Touch of Grace.

If you'd like, you can see all of the Splitcoast Stampers gallery submissions HERE.

We can't wait to see your clean and simple creation!

Thanks so much for sharing part of your very busy day with me ... hope you have a fabulous weekend!

~Hugs,

Card Recipe:

Card Stock: "Real Red" and "Whisper White" Card Stock by Stampin' Up
Stamp: "Make Merry" from "Tags So Much" Stamp Set (Retired) by Stampin' Up
Ink: "Real Red" Dye Ink by Stampin' Up
Accessory: Red and White Checked Gingham Ribbon
Tools: Tag Punch by Stampin' Up; Stampin' Dimensionals by Stampin' Up
Finished Size: 5 1/2" x 4 1/4" (Top-Folded)

Simply Blessed ...

noreply@blogger.com (Deb Neerman) — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 04:05:00 +0000

TGIF hoarding card-makers and welcome to the weekend! And, since it's finally another Friday, it's time for another "Stamp Simply" challenge!

This week, Sharon is reminding us to be thankful for all of our many blessings. And with Thanksgiving approaching, we are reminded to Count Those Blessings! Today's challenge is wide open, but it has to have an overall theme of thankfulness. Some ideas include a thank-you note, a small hostess gift, a project featuring our children, home, friends, etc. Create something that will, in some way, convey thanks for all our blessings ... and please tell us what blessings you're thankful for as you create your project!

I'm grateful for so many blessings, but mostly for a happy home and dear friends ... and rubber stamps, designer paper, and ribbons, of course! Here's my uncharacteristically bright and busy card:

I decided to create a "suspension" card for this week's challenge ... a fun effect that looks like it took forever but is really quite simple. Kid's love these cards!

I followed the directions provided by the l'il voices inside my head, but you can create your own suspension card by using Beate's Suspension Card tutorial on Splitcoast Stampers, HERE.

To play along in this week's challenge ... and we hope you do! ... simply create a card or other paper project following the theme of thankfulness. Then, upload it to your blog or online photo gallery and visit Sharon's blog, located HERE and link your project up to Mr. Linky, located HERE.

When uploading to an online gallery, such as Splitcoast Stampers, SNR, or Paper Craft Planet, please use keyword: "ssnotime162" so that we can find your project.

Need more inspiration? Don't miss the fabulously creative projects created by the rest of the "Stamp Simply" team:

Our Fearless Leader, Sharon Johnson: No Time to Stamp?;

Barbara Anders: Paper Pursuits;

Jenny Gropp: One Krafty Kat;

Janine Orchard: 2 B Krafty;

AJ Otto: The Willow Garden; (AJ is taking this week off)

Deb Saaranen: Dream in Color;

Barb Schram: Explore. Dream. Discover.; and our amazing Guest Designer for October,

Jerri Kay Jimenez: A Touch of Grace.

If you'd like, you can see all of the Splitcoast Stampers gallery submissions HERE.

We can't wait to see your thankful creation!

Thanks so much for sharing part of your very busy day with me ... hope you have a fabulous weekend!

~Hugs,

Card Recipe:

Card Stock: "Very Vanilla" Card Stock by Stampin' Up
Designer Paper: "Indian Summer" Paper Collection by BasicGrey
Stamps: Leaf Stamp by StampCraft; Sentiment from "Falling Leaves" Stamp Set by Stampin' Up
Ink: "Really Rust" Dye Ink by Stampin' Up
Accessories: Ivory Thread; Satin Ribbon; Rhinestones by KaiserCraft
Tools: Bow Easy Tool; 1 5/8" Square Punch; Word Window Punch by Stampin' Up; Stampin' Dimensionals and SNAIL Adhesive by Stampin' Up
Finished Size: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" (Top-Folded)

Hey, L'il Girl, Want Some Candy?

noreply@blogger.com (Deb Neerman) — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 17:33:00 +0000

Happy Stump Day, hampers ... hope your week is flyin' by!

Today's post is just a quick peek at the cover of my most recent Halloween paper bag album. So, if you're not one of my regular buyers, feel free to look away.

This is the last Halloween altered paper bag album I'll be listing on eBay ... however, I will continue to create and sell custom Halloween albums. So, if you're waiting on your custom Halloween album, no worries ... you'll receive your album on the expected delivery date.

Rather than bore you to tears with all of the photos of this album, I've decided to eliminate all of them except for the cover. Soooo, that's ^ it.

For more details ... or if you'd like to see more photos of this album, you can visit it where it currently lives: on eBay. To visit my eBay auction page, clicky HERE. While you're there, add it to your eBay "Watch List" and see what it goes for!

Thanks so much for spending part of your very busy day with me ... I'll be back on Friday with another fabulous "Stamp Simply" challenge; til then, stay safe!

~Hugs,

Don't Miss the Incredible Buys on the 'Clearance Rack!' Shop for Stampin' Up HERE

Stamp Simply ... Hard Rock Cafe

noreply@blogger.com (Deb Neerman) — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 04:05:00 +0000

TGIF hoarding card-makers and welcome to the weekend! And, since it's finally another Friday, it's time for another "Stamp Simply" challenge!

This week, Sharon has us rockin' with "hard rocks!" Think metals and stones as added elements for your project including metallic pens, metallic papers, rhinestones, gold, silver, and diamonds. Feel free to use copper, rubies, emeralds, pearls, etc. Use these types of beauties to embellish and enhance your rockin' creation!

I decided to combine the beauty of fall foliage and the "hard rock" theme by heat embossing my stamped images with gold embossing powder, then coloring with an assortment of Twinkling H2O's:

To play along in this week's challenge ... and we hope you do! ... simply create a card or other paper project using "hard rocks" on your creation. Then, upload it to your blog or online photo gallery and visit Sharon's blog, located HERE to link up your project in Mr. Linky, located HERE.

When uploading to an online gallery, such as Splitcoast Stampers, SNR, or Paper Craft Planet, please use keyword: "ssnotime161" so that we can find your project.

Need more inspiration? Don't miss the fabulous hard-rockin' projects created by the rest of the "Stamp Simply" team:

Sharon Johnson, Our Fearless Leader: No Time to Stamp?;

Barbara Anders: Paper Pursuits;

Janine Orchard: 2 B Krafty;

Jenny Gropp: One Krafty Kat;

AJ Otto: The Willow Garden;

Deb Saaranen: Dream in Color;

Barb Schram: Explore. Dream. Discover.; and our fabulous Guest Designer for October,

Jerri Kay Jimenez: A Touch of Grace.

If you'd like, you can see all of the Splitcoast Stampers gallery submissions HERE.

We can't wait to see your heavy metal creation!

Thanks so much for sharing part of your very busy day with me ... hope you have a fabulous weekend!

~Hugs,

Card Recipe:

Card Stock: All Card Stock by Stampin' Up
Stamps: Sentiment Stamp by CTMH; Leaf Stamp by StampCraft
Ink: Versamark Watermark Ink by Tsukineko
Color Medium: Various Colors, Twinkling H20's by LuminArte
Accessories: Metallic Gold-Edged Ribbon; Super Fine Gold Embossing Powder by Ranger
Tools: Die-Cut Machine; Rectangle and Square Dies by Spellbinders; Heat Tool by Stampin' Up; Aqua Painter by Stampin' Up; Stampin' Dimensionals by Stampin' Up
Finished Size: 5 1/2" x 4 1/4" (Top-Folded)

Shop the amazing deals on Stampin' Up's "Clearance Rack" ... HERE

Simply Back to Nature ...

noreply@blogger.com (Deb Neerman) — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 04:05:00 +0000

TGIF hoarding card-makers and welcome to the weekend! And, since it's finally another Friday, it's time for another "Stamp Simply" challenge!

This week, we're being inspired by Mother Nature! Create something with a natural, earthy feel reflective of any season you enjoy. It's the natural/earthy element we're going for here ... not necessarily autumn.

I grew up in Connecticut and I really miss autumn in New England. My card is a l'il bit autumn ... and a l'il bit wildlife ... in a very clean and simple format:

To play along in this week's challenge ... and we hope you do! ... simply create a card or other paper project using Mother Nature for your inspiration. Then, upload it to your blog or online photo gallery and visit Sharon's blog, located HERE to link up your project in Mr. Linky, located HERE.

When uploading to an online gallery, such as Splitcoast Stampers, SNR, or Paper Craft Planet, please use keyword: "ssnotime160" so that we can find your project.

Need more inspiration? Don't miss the fabulously colorful projects created by the rest of the "Stamp Simply" team:

Our Fearless Leader, Sharon Johnson: No Time to Stamp?;

Barbara Anders: Paper Pursuits;

Jenny Gropp: One Krafty Kat;

Janine Orchard: 2 B Krafty;

AJ Otto: The Willow Garden;

Deb Saaranen: Dream in Color;

Barb Schram: Explore. Dream. Discover.; and our amazing Guest Designer for October,

Jerri Kay: A Touch of Grace.

If you'd like, you can see all of the Splitcoast Stampers gallery submissions HERE.

We can't wait to see your Back to Nature creation!

Thanks so much for sharing part of your very busy day with me ... I hope your weekend is fabulous!

~Hugs,

Card Recipe:

Card Stock: All Card Stock by Stampin' Up
Stamps: "Just Vine" Stamp Set (Retired) by Stampin' Up
Ink: "Pumpkin Patch" Spectrum Dye Ink (Retired) by Stampin' Up; Fluid Chalk Inks by Clearsnap
Tools: Die-Cut Machine; Sentiment Die by Provo Craft; Two-Step Bird Punch by Stampin' Up; Corner Chomper by WRMK'ers; Stampin' Dimensionals and SNAIL Adhesive by Stampin' Up

Check out the amazing buys on Stampin' Up's Clearance Rack! Click HERE to shop online 24/7.

Bingo + Halloween Equals ... This:

noreply@blogger.com (Deb Neerman) — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 04:05:00 +0000

Of course, Bingo + Halloween also means Sunday night Witch Bingo at St. Mattress but ... not today. I really liked the look of the Bingo card on the front of this album, even though Bingo and Halloween are rarely combined. Leave it to me ...

Hello stampers and crafty paper-hoarders! I'm back for a limited run to show you the latest paper bag album I've created. And a lot of my buyers find out about my current eBay auctions here on my blog so ... there you have it.

Okay, so that bingo-card-rusted-thingies-with-black-spiders ^ is the front cover. And,

this ^ spread is pages two and three. Check out the "potions." This album has corked vials of Petrified Butterflies, Moon Dust, and the always popular Graveyard Dust. Not to mention the vial of rare white ants hanging from the hinge ring on the front cover ... right next to the "skeleton" key ... get it?!? Halloween? Skeleton key? That l'il joke is for Reid-the-Wild-Child ...

Moving on,

this ^ spread is pages four and five. That "Gypsy Witch Fortune Telling" card is rare; and v-e-r-y old. And,

this ^ spread is pages six and seven. That's a page from the Rexall Store Almanac for October 1923; and,

this ^ spread is pages eight and nine. Check out the note paper from a "Crime and Death Scene Cleaning" company. I suppose someone has to do it. And, finally,

this ^ spread is pages ten and eleven. The "whee?" I like to imagine that witches ... or ghosts ... have a complete blast haunting houses. If you're a glutton for punishment, you can clicky on the photos for a larger look-see.

This album is currently up for auction on eBay. Sooooo, if you're interested in seeing tons more photos of this album ... including lots of detail shots ... not to mention a better shot of the vial of White Ants, clicky HERE to visit my auction.

If you're interested in purchasing this OOAK, altered art Halloween album chock full of original, vintage ephemera, simply contact me directly. And despite what my eBay listing says, I will ship internationally. The only caveat is that you'll need to make arrangements through me. You can shoot me an email by clicking HERE.

'll be back tomorrow with another exciting Stamp Simply challenge ... 'til then, stay safe and keep smiling!

Thanks so much for spending part of your very busy day with me!

~Hugs,

Simply Inspired ...

noreply@blogger.com (Deb Neerman) — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 04:05:00 +0000

TGIF hoarding card-makers and welcome to the weekend! And, since it's finally another Friday, it's time for another "Stamp Simply" challenge!

This week, Sharon has fallen in love! Oh, with a photo ... of an Indian bridal sari. Check out the fabulous colors, the texture, the shimmer of the fabric, the beading, and the patterns. WoW, this really is stunning, no?!?

So, today's challenge is to use this photo for your inspiration and just run with it ... take what speaks to you from this photo and show us your fab creations! Be sure to share with us what spoke to you from this gorgeous photo:

Omigosh, where to begin with this beautiful image?!?

I was inspired by the rich, luxe colors of this fabulous sari and the amazing textures. So, with color and texture in mind, I chose faux textured designer papers from Cosmo Cricket's "Souvenir" collection and created a fall-themed card:

To play along in this week's challenge ... and we hope you do! ... simply create a card or other paper project using the photo of the Bridal Wedding Sari for your inspiration. Then, upload it to your blog or online photo gallery and visit Sharon's blog, located HERE to link up your project in Mr. Linky, located HERE.

When uploading to an online gallery, such as Splitcoast Stampers, SNR, or Paper Craft Planet, please use keyword: "ssnotime158" so that we can find your project.

Need more inspiration? Don't miss the fabulously colorful projects created by the rest of the "Stamp Simply" team:

Our Fearless Leader, Sharon Johnson: No Time to Stamp?;

Barbara Anders: Paper Pursuits;

Jenny Gropp: One Krafty Kat;

Janine Orchard: 2 B Krafty;

AJ Otto: The Willow Garden;

Deb Saaranen: Dream in Color;

Barb Schram: Explore. Dream. Discover.; and, our amazing Guest Designer for September,

Chrissie Stokes: Simply One of a Kind.

If you'd like, you can see all of the Splitcoast Stampers gallery submissions, HERE.

We can't wait to see your Bridal Sari Inspired project!

Thanks so much for spending part of your very busy day with me ... hope you have a wonderful weekend!

~Hugs,

Card Recipe:

Card Stock: All Card Stock by Stampin' Up
Designer Paper: Patterned Papers from the "Souvenir" Collection by Cosmo Cricket
Stamp: Sentiment by PTI
Ink: "Chocolate Chip" Dye Ink by Stampin' Up; "Old Paper" Distress Ink by Ranger
Accessories: Antique Copper Index Frame and Brads from Antique Copper 'Hodgepodge Hardware' Collection by Stampin' Up
Tools: Die-Cut Machine; Leaf Die by Spellbinders; Stampin' Dimensionals and SNAIL Adhesive by Stampin' Up
Finished Size: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" (Side-Folded)

Have a Witchy Halloween ...

noreply@blogger.com (Deb Neerman) — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 06:00:00 +0000

Happy Stump Day, hampers ... hope you're enjoying a fabulous Wednesday!

Since I'm currently trying to earn a l'il money, as opposed to just spendin' it, I'm still making ... and selling ... altered paper bag albums. Since I've been a l'il lax in the card-making department of late, I thought I'd share my latest album with you.

That big, brown thing in the top photo is the front cover. And,

this ^ spread is pages two and three. Check out the bottled "Swamp Fog" ... carefully collected for you from the greatest of all living swamps, the Florida Everglades. I've also bottled up some "Bat Skeletons" and a goodly collection of nicely-yellowed "Vampire Fangs" ... just for you. And that's a real, working monocle you see on the left ... tucked in with those original prescriptions from the 1930's.

Have you noticed that I have a pile of the weirdest. things. ever?!? Moving onward,

this ^ spread is pages four and five; and,

this ^ spread is pages six and seven ... notice the v-e-r-y old (1920's) photos of authentic, haunted houses. No, really! Would I kid you?!? Which brings us to

this ^ spread ... pages eight and nine; and, finally

this ^ spread ... pages ten and eleven. Check out that rare photo, circa 1918, capturing the images of members of one of the largest Covens of Witches in Boston. True story!

This was such a fun album to create ... for one of my most favorite holidays! Hope you enjoyed looking at my photos. And if you're a true glutton for punishment, you can click on the photos for the ginormous view.

This album is currently up for auction on eBay, so if you're interested in seeing tons more photos of this album ... including lots of detail shots ... and a close-up of that precious commodity, Swamp Fog, clicky HERE. Honestly, it's worth the trip just to see my super-cool Halloween auction template. TIP: When you get to my auction, mouse-over the header photo. And turn your speakers on ... isn't that super-spooooooky!?!

Since I really love this album, I won't be too sorry if it doesn't sell. BUT, if it does sell, I'd rather see this go live with you. So, if you're interested in purchasing this OOAK, altered art Halloween album chock full of original, vintage ephemera, simply contact me directly. And despite what my eBay listing says, I will ship internationally. The only caveat is you'll need to make arrangements through me. You can shoot me an email by clicking HERE.

I'll be back on Friday with yet another exciting Stamp Simply challenge ... 'til then, stay safe and keep smiling!

Thanks so much for spending part of your very busy day with me!

~Hugs,

Cracked But Not Broken ...

noreply@blogger.com (Deb Neerman) — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 04:05:00 +0000

TGIF hoarding card-makers and welcome to the weekend! And, since it's finally another Friday, it's time for another "Stamp Simply" challenge!

This week, the fabulous Deb Saaranen is in the driver's seat and Deb's challenge is to create a card or other paper project using the "Cracked Glass" technique. This technique works particularly well on vintage or wintry creations, but feel free to use it in any way that strikes your fancy.

If you've never done the technique ... or need a quick refresher, click HERE for a terrific tutorial on Splitcoast Stampers. If you prefer, there's also a video tutorial available on the very same page.

I stamped my vintage image on a spectrum-style paint sample card:

My card contains all of the requisite "vintage" elements: an image of a vintage child, the color brown, something that dangles, the color brown, a collage image, the color brown, walnut ink stained fabric, the color brown, and grungy/antiqued/brown patterned paper over-stamped with text using second-generation brown Distress ink.

To play along in this week's challenge ... and we hope you do! ... simply create a card or other paper project using the Cracked Glass technique. Then, upload it to your blog or online photo gallery and visit Sharon's blog, located HERE to link up your project in Mr. Linky, located HERE.

When uploading to an online gallery, such as Splitcoast Stampers, SNR, or Paper Craft Planet, please use keyword: "ssnotime157" so that we can find your project.

Need more inspiration? Don't miss the fabulously cracked projects created by the rest of the "Stamp Simply" team:

Sharon Johnson, Our Fearless Leader: No Time to Stamp?;

Barbara Anders: Paper Pursuits;

Jenny Gropp: One Krafty Kat;

Janine Orchard: 2 B Krafty;

AJ Otto: The Willow Garden ;

Deb Saaranen: Dream in Color;

Barb Schram: Explore. Dream. Discover. (Barb is not feeling well and is sitting out this week ... feel better, Barb!); and our fabulous Guest Designer for September,

Chrissie Stokes: Simply One of a Kind.

If you'd like, you can see all of the Splitcoast Stampers gallery submissions, HERE.

We can't wait to see your amazing "Cracked Glass" project!

Thanks so much for spending part of your very busy day with me ... hope you have a fabulous weekend!

~Hugs,

Card Recipe:

Card Stock: All Card Stock (Brown) by Stampin' Up!
Designer Paper: "Antique Light" (Brown) by Pebbles 'Real Life'
Other Paper: Gradient Paint Sample Card
Stamps: Collage Style Tag Stamp by Tuscan Rose; Vintage Girl Stamp, Unknown (Unmounted); "Definition" BG Stamp by Stampin' Up!
Ink: Versamark Watermark/Embossing Ink; "Timber Brown" Solvent Ink by Tsukineko; "Vintage Photo" Distress Ink by Ranger; "Soft Suede" Dye Ink by Stampin' Up!
Accessories: Melt Art "Clear" UTEE; Vintage Seam Binding Tape; Double-Ended Swivel; Walnut Ink Stained Seam Binding Tape
Tools: Die-Cut Machine; Labels Die by Spellbinders; Corner Chomper by WRMK'ers; 1/16" Circle Punch; Small Tag Punch; Heat Gun; Stampin' Dimensionals and SNAIL Adhesive by Stampin' Up!
Finished Size: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" (Top-Folded)

Boo to You, Too ...

noreply@blogger.com (Deb Neerman) — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 05:00:00 +0000

Happy Stump Day, hampers! Hope you're having a fabulous day!

So, I'm still paper bag album-making and I thought I'd share my latest album with you. This is a "waterfall" album and consists of just two brown paper bags.

The first photo ^ is the cover and a look at the "falls."

This ^ spread is pages two and three;

This ^ spread is pages four and five; and,

This ^ spread is pages six and seven. The end.

If you'd like, you can clicky on the photos for a larger photo.

This album is currently up for auction on eBay. If you're interested in seeing tons more photos and my not-to-be-missed-uber-kewl Halloween auction template, clicky HERE. TIP: When you get to my auction, mouse-over the header photo. And turn your speakers on .... super-spooooooky!

I'd love to see this album go home with one of my bloggin' friends, so if you're interested in purchasing this baby, please contact me directly. And despite what my eBay listing says, I will ship internationally, but you must make purchase arrangements through me. You can shoot me an email by clicking HERE.

I'll be back again soon ... life, the never-ending-case-of-pneumonia-complicated-by-seasonal-allergies-further-complicated-by-a-possible-mold-problem, and maybe a move ... is keepin' me hoppin'. Rhetorically speakin' ...

Thanks so much for spending part of your very busy day with me!

~Hugs,

Simply Masculine ...

noreply@blogger.com (Deb Neerman) — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 04:05:00 +0000

TGIF hoarding card-makers and welcome to the weekend! And, since it's finally another Friday, it's time for another "Stamp Simply" challenge!

This week, Sharon has challenged us to create The. Dreaded. Man. Card. This week, let's come up with some great 'guy-cards' ... for any reason: birthday, thank you, get well, thinking of you, etc. Just make a card that is more suited to sending to the guys in our lives. Uh, oh, one teensy-tiny stipulation: NO BOWS! You may use ribbon or string ... but only in a "manly" fashion.

Here's my take on a bow-free, stringy masculine card:

You might not be able to tell from my photo, but I stamped my beloved fern background stamp using watermark ink, then embossed with 'Topiary' embossing powder.

To play along in this week's challenge ... and we hope you do! ... simply create a masculine card following the ribbon-or-string-but-no-bows guidelines. Then, upload it to your blog or online photo gallery and visit Sharon's blog, located HERE to link up your project in Mr. Linky, located HERE.

When uploading to an online gallery, such as Splitcoast Stampers, SNR, or Paper Craft Planet, please use keyword: "ssnotime156" so that we can find your project.

Need more inspiration? Don't miss the fabulously manly projects created by the rest of the "Stamp Simply" team:

Sharon, Our Fearless Leader: No Time To Stamp?;

AJ: The Willow Garden;

Barb: Explore. Dream. Discover.;

Barbara: Paper Pursuits;

Deb: Dream in Color;

Janine: 2BKrafty; and,

Jenny: One Krafty Kat.

We can't wait to see your manly creations!

Thanks so much for spending part of your very busy day with me ... hope you have a fabulous weekend!

~Hugs,

Card Recipe:

Card Stock: All Card Stock by Stampin' Up!
Stamps: Fern Background Stamp by Peddler's Pack; Sentiment from "Sincere Salutations" Stamp Set by Stampin' Up!
Ink: Versamark Watermark Ink for Embossing; Sentiment Stamped with "Chocolate Chip" Dye Ink by Stampin' Up!
Accessories: Hemp Jewelry Cord by Elements; 'Topiary' Embossing Powder by Stamp-N-Stuff
Tools: Die-Cut Machine; Oval Die by Spellbinders; Heat Gun; Stampin' Dimensionals and SNAIL Adhesive by Stampin' Up!
Finished Size: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" (Side-Folded)

Now, Something Completely Different ...

noreply@blogger.com (Deb Neerman) — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 04:05:00 +0000

Happy Stump Day, hampers ... hope your Wednesday is fabulous!

Today's paper project is a vintage-inspired, paper bag album I currently have up for auction on eBay. You can clicky HERE to see additional photos and information on all the original, vintage ephemera packed inside this album. Some of these items date back to 1895 ... hope I look this good at 115!

If you're interested in purchasing this baby, please contact me directly ... despite what my eBay listing says, I will ship internationally, but you must make arrangements through me. You can shoot me an email by clicking HERE.

Here's a few shots of the interior of the album:

Pages 2 and three ^ ...

Pages 4 and 5 ^ ...

Pages 6 and 7 ^ ...

Pages 8 and 9 ^ ...

Pages 10 and 11. The end. Well, not really ... there's stuff on the back cover ... but I didn't post those photos here.

For the ginormous view, clicky on the photo and a new window will open with a much larger size photo.

I've been feeling a l'il bit better, but I wake up just exhausted. So, I'm basically sick and tired! I hope to be back to full-time blogging soon ... and I will get to your blog and leave some love as soon as possible. Promise!

Thanks so much for spending part of your very busy day with me ... and for checkin' out my p.b. album! Stay well and keep smilin'!

~Hugs,

Simply Leaves ...

noreply@blogger.com (Deb Neerman) — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 04:05:00 +0000

TGIF hoarding card-makers and welcome to the weekend! And, since it's finally another Friday, it's time for another "Stamp Simply" challenge!

This week, Sharon has challenged us to incorporate leaves into our projects -- any types of leaves, any type of card or project. Let's see some beautiful "Falling Leaves" this week as we transition info fall mode!

Here's my leafy card:

You can't tell from the photo, but I stamped my images using 'Walnut Ink' Distress ink, then clear embossed both the leaf and the sentiment.

To play along in this week's challenge ... and we hope you do! ... simply create a paper project using the Falling Leaves theme. Then, upload it to your blog or online photo gallery and visit Sharon's blog, located HERE to link up your project in Mr. Linky, located HERE.

When uploading to an online gallery, such as Splitcoast Stampers, SNR, or Paper Craft Planet, please use keyword: "ssnotime155" so that we can find your project.

Need more inspiration? Don't miss the fabulously leafy projects created by the rest of the "Stamp Simply" team:

Sharon, Our Fearless Leader: No Time to Stamp?;

AJ: The Willow Garden;

Barb: Explore. Dream. Discover;

Barbara: Paper Pursuits;

Deb: Dream in Color;

Janine: 2 B Krafty; and,

Jenny: One Krafty Kat.

If you'd like, you can view all of the Splitcoast Stampers gallery submissions, HERE.

We can't wait to see your leafy creations!

Thanks so much for spending part of your very busy day with me ... have a fabulous weekend!

~Hugs,

I'm Entering This Card in These Challenges:

ABC Challenge: 'C' is for Charms
A Crafty Little Place: Anything Goes
Allsorts: Garden or Park Inspiration
Artful Inkables: Think Ink (Distress Inks)
Belli Challenge: Old Stamps ("Autumn" Stamp Set, 2000)
C.E.S. Challenges: Anything Goes
Corrosive Challenge: For the Guys
Digi Doodle: Write Me a Message
Divine Diva: Inspiration
Etsy Inspired: 'Caged Fairy' (Inspired by THIS)
Papertake Weekly: Just the One (1 DP/1 Word/1 Leaf/1 Ribbon)
Pollycraft Monday: Add a Little Nature
Sentimental Sundays: Clean and Simple
Stampin' B's: Use a Charm
Stampin' Sisters in Christ: Metal (Metal Leaf Charms)
Stamping Vacation: Fountain of Youth (Leaf)
The Paper Players: Anything Goes
The Shabby Tea Room: (Old=Stamp Set / New=Ribbon)
The Three Muses: Back to Nature
Wee Memories: In the Forest

Card Recipe:

Card Stock: All Card Stock by Stampin' Up!
Designer Paper: BasicGrey
Stamps: All Stamps from the "Autumn" Stamp Set (Retired), by Stampin' Up!
Ink: "Antique Linen" and "Walnut Stain" Distress Inks by Ranger
Accessories: Metal Leaf Charms; Grosgrain Ribbon; Thread; Clear Embossing Powder
Tools: Die-Cut Machine; Rectangle Die; Ink Tool; Heat Gun; Stampin' Dimensionals and SNAIL Adhesive by Stampin' Up!
Finished Size: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" (Top-Folded)